The nomination period has now closed for nominations to the 2012 NCSG Annual Election next month.  There are 3 NCSG GNSO Council Representative seats up for election and 3 candidates have been nominated and accepted their nominations.  The NCSG Chair seat is up for election and 1 person was nominated and accepted the nomination.  

This NCSG webpage lists the nominations:

  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmHFgvYjF_e4dHlVakhBZU14WUxTWlZwcWV5N0xUdFE#gid=0

According the NCSG Charter, all candidates are required to make a Public Statement that includes:

Candidates have until 26 August 2012 to make their public statement to the NCSG email list.  Candidate Public Statements will be posted to the NCSG Elections page:

  https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections+2012

NCSG Election Schedule:

Aug. 10-20 : Nomination Period

Aug. 26 : Candidates make Public Statement on NCSG email list 

Aug. 27 : Deadline to "check-in" as Active Member eligible for ballot

Sept. 4 : Begin Voting

Sept. 18 : Close Voting

Sept. 20 : Announce Election Results

Oct. 26 : 2012 Annual Terms Begin (at conclusion of Toronto mtg)

2012 NCSG Annual Election Info Page:

  https://community.icann.org/display/gnsononcomstake/Elections+2012

NCSG Accepted Candidates List:

NCSG GNSO Council Representative:

Elect (3) 2-year terms:     

GNSO Candidate:  David Cake

Nominated by: Kim Heitman

Nomination 2nd by: Bill Drake, Alain Berranger

Geographic region: Asia-Pacific

GNSO Candidate:  Maria Farrell

Nominated by: Avri Doria

Nomination 2nd by: Robin Gross, Alain Berranger

Geographic region: Europe

GNSO Candidate:  Magaly Pazello

Nominated by: Carlos Affonso

Nomination 2nd by: Bill Drake, Alain Berranger

Geographic region: Latin America - Caribbean

NCSG Chair - Elect one 1-year term

NCSG Chair Candidate: Robin Gross

Nominated by: Alex Gakuru

Nomination 2nd by: Marc Perkel, Remmy Nweke

 - Thank you -